India's Squad for World Cup 2023 Finalised; Sanju Samson Excluded: Reports
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) senior national selection committee unveiled India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup, slated for 2023. The announcement came late on Saturday night.
The squad's composition had been shrouded in uncertainty as concerns about KL Rahul's fitness loomed large. The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru was tasked with providing a crucial health update on the talented batsman. This development prompted the BCCI selection panel, led by the esteemed Ajit Agarkar, to delay the squad announcement until September 5.
2023 ODI World Cup – Shocking Omissions and Exciting Inclusions!
One of the most surprising aspects of the squad reveal was the omission of Sanju Samson, who had been a consistent presence in discussions surrounding India's World Cup plans. Additionally, Tilak Varma and Prasidh Krishna were left out of the final selection. However, KL Rahul's return to fitness meant he secured his place in the squad.
The squad will be under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma; complementing him in the batting department will be the likes of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and Suryakumar Yadav.
Notably, Ishan Kishan, who made a significant impact with his performances in the middle order, also secured his place in the squad.
In a strategic move, the selection committee and team management emphasized the importance of batting depth. This was reflected in the inclusion of allrounders Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Shardul Thakur.
The pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj will spearhead India's bowling attack. Adding a spin dimension to the squad is Kuldeep Yadav.
The finalized squad for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup is as follows:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
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